Rip

/rɪp/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A tear or hole in a material, especially fabric.

There was a rip in the tent after the storm.

A successful and quick operation or action, particularly in a sporting context.

That was a rip down the sidelines, leading to a touchdown.

verb

To tear or pull something apart or to pieces violently or roughly.

He accidentally ripped his shirt while playing basketball.

To remove something from a particular place, often by cutting or tearing.

She ripped the pages from the magazine to keep her favorite recipes.

To copy data or content from one medium to another, especially in a digital context.

I need to rip some CDs to put the music on my computer.

Middle English rippin, from Old Norse ripa.

rip apart

To separate or destroy something by tearing it.

rip off

To cheat or swindle someone, often by overcharging.

rip and run

To steal something and make a quick escape.

ripping

The act of tearing something apart.

ripped

Torn or damaged; also a slang term for well-defined muscles.

ripper

A tool or person that rips.

To die.

He went out last night and ripped on the way home.

To perform exceptionally well.

The band really ripped at the concert last night.